For bookings from established businesses, we do not require payment at the point of booking.
We will send you an invoice which you can submit to your accounts payable system.
Purchase Orders
If your employer uses a purchase order (P.O.) system to manage supplier invoices that is no problem.
If you already have a P.O. number when booking add it to the PO number box on the booking form, and we will include it on your invoice.
If you need an invoice to generate a P.O. number in your accounts system, please book the course as normal and add a note in the PO number box – to be provided
We will send you an invoice (without a P.O.) which you can use to generate a P.O..
We will then re-issue your invoice with your P.O. included when you provide us with it
PAYMENT METHODS:
You are not able to pay directly online at the time of booking, we issue an invoice for all bookings.
We accept payment either via direct bank transfer or card
Our invoices contain our bank details if you would like to pay by bank transfer and there is also information on how to pay by card.
Please note, if you are using a business card there is a surcharge of 2% to cover the payment processing charges.
This practical one-day minute taking training course will show you the process step-by-step from pre-meeting preparation through to distribution of the final document.
By the time you finish, you’ll be comfortable taking and writing up minutes.
✔ A complete beginners’ course that covers everything you need to know.
✔ Plenty of one-to-one attention and time to ask questions.
✔ Friendly expert trainers, small groups, and a comfortable place to learn.
The Trainer
Jo has been a professional development coach and trainer for over 20 years. She is Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) certified.
She started her career in engineering before transferring to a leading pharmaceutical company. She spent 18 years there in a number of leadership and technical roles across a number of departments including HR, customer service, and training.
What Will I Learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Understand the different types of meetings – and what’s expected from the minutes
Prepare efficiently and know what to focus on during the meeting
Develop strong listening and summarising skills
Produce clear, action-focused minutes in less time
Confidently support the Chair and keep the meeting on track
You’ll work on real-life examples, so please bring any previous minutes or upcoming meeting details if you have them.
Am I Ready For This Course?
You don’t need any prior experience to attend this course.
This course is for anyone wanting to learn how to produce clear records of the output of meetings.
If you are not an experienced minute taker it is useful, if possible, for you to have a go at taking some minutes of a meeting or similar before you attend. It will help bring the learning to life for you.
If you have taken minutes before we would ask that you bring them along. These examples can be used as the basis of the examples for the course.
The Training Day
We provide everything that you’ll need for a really fun, productive day of training.
Our courses run from 9.30 am to roughly 4.30 pm with refreshments and biscuits throughout the day and a break for lunch.
We offer a relaxed, supportive learning environment, fully air-conditioned training facilities and some of the nicest instructors on the planet.
Also, you’ll receive:
✔ A full-colour manual which covers everything in the course. ✔ Your course exercises so that you can practice at home. ✔ A Certificate of Attendance.
Understanding agendas, formats, and attendee roles
Clarifying your role and responsibilities
Setting up and organising the meeting
How to support the Chair and participants
Meeting dynamics: who’s who and how to work with them
Keeping time and staying focused
Active listening: what to write and what to skip
Structuring minutes: styles that work
Writing clearly and concisely
Choosing what’s essential: decisions, actions, and key points
Making minutes user-friendly and easy to reference
Finalising and distributing minutes efficiently
Who needs to see what – and when
Following up actions without overstepping
You’ll leave with a clear plan for how to apply your new skills back at work straight away.
Online Training Requirements
To attend this Minute Taking course online, you will need:
✔ Zoom on your Windows PC/laptop with a camera, speakers & microphone ✔ A stable internet connection capable of running Zoom ✔ To be a confident computer user and able to use Zoom
If you have access to a second screen, we would encourage you to use it as it improves the experience.
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